
Stevie Wonder quit MoTown in 1970 and made two albums entirely on his own. Berry Gordy was stunned to discover that this was the case with Stevie Wonder. Berry Gordy signed Stevie Wonder's request for greater autonomy, full creative control and the right to all his songs. Stevie Wonder signed a contract worth 13 million dollars with MoTown Records in 1972. Stevie Wonder was entitled to more royalty as well as more creative control and the rights of his songs. This was a rare opportunity for artists at the time. The contract allowed Wonder's songs as well as videos to talk about controversial subjects like drugs, poverty, war, and other issues. The first album that he made available under the new arrangement with MoTown was Music Of My Mind in 1972. In the latter part of 1972, Stevie Wonder released an album which today is known as a landmark piece in music,Talking Book. Which included the number one hit song, Superstition.
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